Analysis: UK sales of electric vehicles just overtook petrol cars for the first time

According to Carbon Brief's analysis, the United Kingdom has reached a historic moment: electric vehicle sales have just overtaken petrol cars for the first time. This milestone reflects both growing affordability and consumer acceptance of EVs in one of Europe's major automotive markets—and it marks real progress toward the UK's climate and decarbonization targets.

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